Damon showcases AI robotics solutions in Japan market push
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Damon Group unveiled advanced warehouse robotics systems at Tokyo's LogisTech exhibition as it accelerates expansion in Japan's $1.6 billion automation market, building on six years of local project experience, the Chinese logistics automation company said in a press release.
The Shanghai-listed company (688360.SH) demonstrated three key technologies at the September trade show: high-density storage systems, high-speed sorting equipment, and embodied AI humanoid robots working alongside its Flash Sorter intelligent systems for fully automated parcel handling and secondary sorting.
"Behind this excitement lies six years of experience turning 'Made-in-China solutions' into proven success stories on Japanese soil," Damon said in a statement about the strong visitor response to its exhibition booths.
Strategic beachhead
The showcase comes four months after Damon established its Japanese subsidiary, Damon Japan Technology Co., following successful entries into Australia, Europe, Singapore, the U.S., and Brazil. The move is part of the company's "Globalization 2.0" strategy to build a distributed "local for local" service network.
Japan represents a critical test market for Chinese automation companies given its advanced logistics standards and customer loyalty to domestic brands. Since launching its first intelligent logistics project there in 2020, Damon has completed over 20 large-scale warehouse automation systems for leading Japanese companies across e-commerce and express delivery sectors.
"Japan has been a global highland for logistics technology, with its refined management practices and focus on digitalization," said Eric Tian, deputy general manager of Damon Japan. "As e-commerce and manufacturing industries evolve, the demand for intelligent automation continues to grow."
Market opportunity
Japan's logistics automation market is projected to reach $1.595 billion by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.11%, driven by high levels of industrial automation and labor shortages. The market dynamics create opportunities for overseas suppliers that can prove their technology reliability.
At LogisTech Tokyo, Damon's AI-powered solutions drew particular attention for their ability to handle narrow-aisle navigation, irregular package handling, and multi-category parcel sorting in complex environments. The company's humanoid robots demonstrated "learn-by-seeing" generalization capabilities through sustained training on operational data.
The exhibition featured Damon's newly developed Intelligent Four-Way Shuttle System for ultra-high-density storage and its Multi-Belt Sorter, which can process up to 10,000 items per hour at speeds of 2 meters per second with noise levels under 70 decibels.
Competitive positioning
Damon's Japanese expansion comes as Chinese logistics automation companies compete for overseas market share against established players. The company's emphasis on AI integration and embodied intelligence reflects broader industry trends toward more autonomous warehouse operations.
"In Japan, where logistics automation is already highly advanced, Damon's solution sparked a new wave of unmanned logistics innovation," the company said, noting applications across fashion, retail, cosmetics, cold chain, consumer electronics and general merchandise sectors.
The company plans to use Japan as a strategic hub for deeper Asia-Pacific market penetration while strengthening collaboration with local industry partners and expanding its project delivery capabilities in the region.